Investing to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access and Music

ROCHESTER, NY — In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Livingston, Wyoming and Steuben Counties, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with new cell sites in Geneseo and Perry, and the addition of EV-DO Revision A (Rev. A) technology  the technology behind the company's high-speed wireless broadband network  to cell sites in Dansville and Cohocton.

The new site in Geneseo improves coverage along Route 20A between Avon Road and Route 390, and along Route 390 between exits 7 and 8.

The new site in Perry improves coverage along Route 39 from Keeney Road to Chapman Avenue, and Route 20A from Coe Road to Keeney Road.

The addition of EV-DO Rev. A technology to the Dansville and Cohocton sites enhances BroadbandAccess service in the area.

This network expansion is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless voice and data services. Verizon Wireless has invested nearly $44 billion since it was formed  $5.5 billion on average every year  to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services.

Services include wireless data services such as picture messaging, text messaging, V CAST and V CAST Music, ESPN MVP, and BroadbandAccess, the company's high-speed wireless broadband network geared toward mobile professionals and business customers. It provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second, and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the fourth quarter of 2007 as the company added 2 million net new customers. Verizon Wireless is the leader in wireless customer loyalty, reporting the lowest customer turnover (highest customer loyalty) rate in the industry  1.2 percent in the fourth quarter  for the 13th consecutive quarter.

The company's "nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network" reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country. These engineers drive 91 specially equipped vehicles over 1 million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3 million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

Last year, Verizon Wireless introduced its 30-day Test Drive, an industry first that lets customers experience its network virtually risk-free for 30 days. If customers are not satisfied with their experience and take their number to another carrier, Verizon Wireless will refund their money for calls, equipment, activation fee, and taxes. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

EDITOR'S NOTE:If you are interested in setting up an interview or ride-along test drive with your local Verizon Wireless test man or woman, please contact John O'Malley at 585-321-7264.